BASS Federation Nation
Long Island Bassmasters - Earl Glasshagel Charity Tournament Raises $4,017.00

For Make -A-Wish Foundation

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1st -Eric Fieldstadt & Steve Socko brought in 16 lbs 7 oz.
Photo by Long Island Bass Fed Nation


(Jul. 07, 2008 - Long Island, NY)... On 29 Jun the Long Island Bassmasters of the New York BASS Federation Nation held their annual fund raiser with all proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Club President Dan McGarry said this tournament is held in honor and memory of Earl Glasshagel the original founder of the New York BASS Federation Nation and the president of the first BASS Federation Chapter north of the Mason Dixon line.

The event drew 60 two-man teams from across the state with everyone knowing the majority of the proceeds were going to charity. The tournament was held on Forge Pond in Riverhead, NY with each team bringing in a six-fish limit.

Eric Fieldstadt & Steve Socko brought in the winning weight of 16 lbs 7 oz. Second place saw a tie when two teams, George Kowanlinski & Bill Monti and Ken Deckman & Charles Demarie both weighed in 14 lbs. 10 oz. Landing in third place with a weight of 14 lbs. 3 oz. were Mitch Bernstein & Ken Dryer. Fourth place went to the team of Dave Cangro & Mike Erbis with 14 lbs even.

Tournament Director and event coordinator Jim Drost wishes to thank not only the participating anglers from all 60 teams, but also the many sponsors who’s generous donations made this event such a huge success.

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2nd (tie) -George Kowanlinski & Bill Monti.
Photo by Long Island Bass Fed Nation

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2nd (tie) - Ken Deckman & Charles Demarie.
Photo by Long Island Bass Fed Nation



Sponsors are: A& M Baits -Eufaula, OK; Gary Yamamoto Baits -Page, AZ
Gallery Construction- Port Jefferson, NY; Chesterfield Associates- Westhampton Beach, NY; Wave Worm- Yantis, TX ; Eye King- Plainview, NY; Tournament Force Tackle- Guilford, CT; Zoom Bait Company- Bogart, GA; Jim’s Jigs- Riverhead, NY; Bubba Burger- Jacksonville, FL; Pure Fishing- Spirit Lake, IA; St. Croix- Park Falls, WI ;Reynolds Garage & Marine- Lyme, CT; Woo Daves- Spring Grove, VA; Randy Howell- Springville, AL; New York Football Giants- East Rutherford, NJ; New York Jets- Hempstead, NY

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It was a Great Tournament !!! And the Auction was a Hit !!!

I even won a bottle of Wine for last place with a 2lb LUNKER LOLLLLLLLLLL

Jim and the Others did a GREAT Job and i Thanks Them for there Hard work...

I wish I could have been there... Enjoy the wine!